Find out more about the compelling new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like UCSF to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Online Education